Pulau Ubin, Singapore

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Andrew Bender / For The Times

A bumboat makes its way to Pulau Ubin, Singapore. The island is one of the few places in the city-state where nature runs unfettered. About 20% of the vegetation there is mangrove forest, and there's also Singapore's only off-road biking course.

A bumboat makes its way to Pulau Ubin, Singapore. The island is one of the few places in the city-state where nature runs unfettered. About 20% of the vegetation there is mangrove forest, and there's also Singapore's only off-road biking course. (Andrew Bender / For The Times)

A young boy watches the passing scene on a bumboat. The small, wooden bumboats are Singapore's signature transport, but whereas the bumboats plying the Singapore River through the city center appear spit-shined and plush, the ones to Pulau Ubin are all business, hauling people and cargo on hard...

A young boy watches the passing scene on a bumboat. The small, wooden bumboats are Singapore's signature transport, but whereas the bumboats plying the Singapore River through the city center appear spit-shined and plush, the ones to Pulau Ubin are all business, hauling people and cargo on hard... (Andrew Bender / For The Times)